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Old 4th Aug 2010, 10:40
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The inspection intervals were validated by fatigue testing on an MGB testing rig using a production MGB casting with a deliberately severed foot. The test rig simulates the flight characteristics of the aircraft. The test showed the other feet MGB capable of exceeding the 10 hour flight time inspection by 7 times.
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